Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend

8.7229 ratings
8.611 pro ratings
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier
Lamb, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Beef, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Cory Fierro

Floral nose thanks to the viognier, juicy red berries thanks to the mourvedre, hefty weight on the palate due to the syrah. A wonderfully unique and altogether great blend from one of the most underrated and exciting regions, given the price.

Floral nose thanks to the viognier, juicy red berries thanks to the mourvedre, hefty weight on the palate due to the syrah. A wonderfully unique and altogether great blend from one of the most underrated and exciting regions, given the price.

5 people found it helpfulNov 25th, 2014
Joel Parker

Excellent go to red for typical red wine red meat and strong flavored foods. Very tannic and strong taste.

Excellent go to red for typical red wine red meat and strong flavored foods. Very tannic and strong taste.

5 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014
Paul Rollett

Dark, bold, moderate tannins. Great value!

Dark, bold, moderate tannins. Great value!

2 people found it helpfulDec 14th, 2014
Koren Boggs

Koren had this 9 years ago

Koren had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2014
Lori Mike

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: Cherry syrup, and wet dog. (Dog went away with aggressive swirling) ON THE PALATE: spice, earth, berry, leather. Medium (+) body medium finish.

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: Cherry syrup, and wet dog. (Dog went away with aggressive swirling) ON THE PALATE: spice, earth, berry, leather. Medium (+) body medium finish.

May 4th, 2016
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.8

Over time developed some really awesome aromatics. Nothing over the top but such good value.

Over time developed some really awesome aromatics. Nothing over the top but such good value.

Dec 2nd, 2015
Whitney Bouck

A total crowd pleaser. Very easy to drink, good fruit and some subtle earth and tobacco notes.

A total crowd pleaser. Very easy to drink, good fruit and some subtle earth and tobacco notes.

Oct 12th, 2015
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.6

That Syrah funk that I love and draws me back with a hint of white flowers. Good mid palate and tannins that are still evolving. Probably better to drink 3 to 6 months from now. 9/22/15

That Syrah funk that I love and draws me back with a hint of white flowers. Good mid palate and tannins that are still evolving. Probably better to drink 3 to 6 months from now. 9/22/15

Sep 23rd, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

I like this vintage more than the previous one. There is more power and structure here, even if it is only from the oak. The viognier adds a bit of floral notes but remains masculine.

I like this vintage more than the previous one. There is more power and structure here, even if it is only from the oak. The viognier adds a bit of floral notes but remains masculine.

May 5th, 2015
Justin Recktenwald

Has the Mourvèdre stink that I just can't get used to. Nice fruit undertones. Jammy, but good jammy

Has the Mourvèdre stink that I just can't get used to. Nice fruit undertones. Jammy, but good jammy

Jan 3rd, 2015